Kingston
5 countries#204 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kingston was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
46,599 births recorded 1919–2025 · currently #204 · peaked in 2021 with 3,422 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
349 births recorded 1996–2023 · peaked in 2008 with 37 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
321 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1329 · peaked in 2008 with 34 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
143 births recorded 2007–2022 · currently #2453 · peaked in 2010 with 15 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
21 births recorded 2008–2023 · peaked in 2018 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
7 births recorded 2007–2023 · peaked in 2007 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kingston’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #926 | — |
| 2007 | #354 | ↑572 |
| 2008 | #241 | ↑113 |
| 2009 | #225 | ↑16 |
| 2010 | #214 | ↑11 |
| 2011 | #228 | ↓14 |
| 2012 | #210 | ↑18 |
| 2013 | #190 | ↑20 |
| 2014 | #158 | ↑32 |
| 2015 | #142 | ↑16 |
| 2016 | #132 | ↑10 |
| 2017 | #132 | — |
| 2018 | #117 | ↑15 |
| 2019 | #117 | — |
| 2020 | #117 | — |
| 2021 | #112 | ↑5 |
| 2022 | #126 | ↓14 |
| 2023 | #142 | ↓16 |
| 2024 | #176 | ↓34 |
| 2025 | #204 | ↓28 |
Frequently asked questions about Kingston
Is Kingston a popular name?
Yes — Kingston currently ranks #204 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kingston more common for boys or girls?
Kingston is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kingston most popular?
Kingston peaked in 2021 in United States, with 3,422 recorded births that year.
Is Kingston rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kingston’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4168 in 1919 to #204 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kingston?
At least 47,091 babies have been recorded with the name Kingston across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kingston popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kingston appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kingston?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kingston include Tatum, Timothy, Camden, Finn.
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